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Nicolás P. Villarreal was born and raised in La Plata, Argentina. He studied at the Escuela of Animación y Cinematografía de Avellaneda where he earned a degree in 2D Animation. While studying animation, he was taken under the wing of Miguel Alzugaray, a well-known fine artist from Argentina. He continued studying animation and fine art… Continue reading Director Biography – Nicolas P. Villarreal (ON/OFF)

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AJ Fuller grew up near Chicago, Illinois, where she earned a BFA at DePaul University in animation and visual development. Her senior capstone film ‘Ink’ is her debut in the world of animated short films. AJ will continue to develop her skills as a visual artist and storyteller post-graduation, and she has plans to write… Continue reading Director Biography – AJ Fuller (INK)

‘Ink’ is a narrative about the anxiety of starting a creative project. The Artist struggles to put brush to paper when beginning a painting, and a small mistake leads to a rush of anxiety. Unable to face the judgement of her peers, The Artist is dragged into her canvas, entering a fantastic world of staring… Continue reading Short Film: INK, 3min., USA, Animation

Pia is a German-based illustrator and 3D animator, who studies at Kunsthochschuhle Kassel majoring in Illustration and Animation.In 2020 she is shortlisted in the New Talent Advertising category and Children Produkt category for the WorldillustrationAwards presented by The AOI in Partnership with Dirllustration.​As a freelance her work ranges from illustrations for children, Social media graphics,… Continue reading Director Biography – Pia Sun (IDEAL DATING WITH CONDOM)

In today’s ever-changing sexual landscape, people can find sex-partners much easier than ever before with the development of social media. Across all STIs, the highest rates of diagnoses are seen in 16 to 24 year olds*. For example, 59% of people who got chlamydia or gonorrhea in 2016 were in this age range.Condoms** are the only… Continue reading Short Film: IDEAL DATING WITH CONDOM, 1min., Germany, Animation

When Santa’s sleigh is hijacked with a non-believer boy and his younger brother aboard, it might take a Christmas miracle to get them all home and keep Santa out of jail. CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Tyler: Allan Michael Brunet Alvie: Andy Camp Alice: Hannah Ehman —–

Showcase of the best short films in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: THE DEPRESSION OF DETECTIVE DOWNS 2: ON DEPRESSION’S EDGE Best Animation: THE SHIFT Best Direction: ARE YOU OKAY? Best Sound & Music: YELLOWSTONE 88 – SONG OF FIRE Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: August 2021 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Short Film: BEHIND THE GLASS Best Animation Film: EMPTINESS Best Direction: TOTAL CATCH Best Performances: MOVING-IN-LAW Best Cinematography: ESCAPE PARTY Best Sound & Music: STILL HERE Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2021 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival

Bookmark this page and come back at midnight EST on Wednesday August 4th to watch this amazing festival. Then you’ll have 30 hours to watch. Then the link shuts down. LEMONS, 2min., USA, Animation Directed by Siena Kuan “Lemons” is a minute and half long short film which explores the idea of perfection, and the… Continue reading Upcoming Short Film Festival: Wednesday August 4th.